Flooring plays an important role in the overall look of a space. It can define the feel and create an impressive “wow” factor. The color & texture of a floor can bring a room to life, add warmth and form a natural backdrop to the overall space.
The general feeling going into 2020 is that no one is satisfied anymore with traditional materials. Homeowners want flooring materials that have been given special treatment to make them unique in design and looks. There are lots of flooring trends going on this year. If you’d like a glance at the 4 flooring trends to keep an eye on, here’s a quick rundown.
Shades of Grey
Greys has quickly become the most popular trend, not just for flooring, but for kitchens and homes in general. Designers have also started mixing gray with other softer colors like beige, creating popular greige tones that go with any style. In 2020, you’ll be seeing a lot of greiges and charcoals adding depth and dimension to flooring.
In addition to looking chic and trendy, gray floors set the tone of a cool, contemporary home. They give you a neutral backdrop for decorating in virtually any color. Blues, greens, bright bold colors or even black and white – they will all go with your sleek gray flooring.
Marble look tiles
This trend is also not really new. Natural stone looks are increasingly becoming more popular due to their surge in accessibility.
For example, most people can’t afford straight up marble flooring. The truth is, natural materials are expensive. But! Now you can achieve these gorgeous stone looks without the price tag. With the advent of technology one can now acquire porcelain tiles which mimic the expensive, chic and classic marble look that never goes out of style. You’ll see lots of marble-look ceramic tiles in 2020.
Natural look
Bringing everything back to the basics and keeping it simple will be a fundamental aspect of the next decade. With an increasing focus on sustainability and ways to incorporate the hues of the outdoors into the interiors, the trend of natural colors will stay for some time. The simplicity and coziness of the natural hues will create the soothing luxury most people look for.
Large Porcelain tiles
From traditional to truly unique, floor tile is available in all shapes and sizes these days. We’re seeing a move towards Large-format tiles which have been trending for quite some time with manufacturers continuing to create larger and larger individual tiles. Large format tiles make your room look bigger, especially if you choose a light color.